Morphological Study On Torus Palatinus In Adult Human Skulls

ABSTRACT

Background: The torus palatinus or palatinus tori, is a type of bony growth or protrusion at the roof of the mouth,or bony hard palate. More specifically, it appears at the mid-line of this part of the mouth. Although it is not alife-threatening condition, more serious cases might require medical attention. Usually, this growth has a diameterof about 2 cm, although it can be bigger since it tends to grow, albeit slowly. Although palatial tori are generallynot painful, bigger ones have a possibility of presenting irritation. Also, if injured, the protrusion could becomepainful with the development of ulcers, as well as be slow to heal due to lack of an efficient number of bloodvessels. This condition can cause difficulty in eating and drinking, which is a major symptom of the problem. Theappearance of tori palatinus can also interfere with the placement of dentures, and infection could spread to thebone or palate itself. In such cases, which also include pain and ulceration, the patient would need to see amedical professional.Materials and Methods: The hard bony palate was observed for any abnormality in 50 Adult dry human skulls inthe Department of Anatomy, KarpagaVinayaga Institute of Medical Sciences, Chinnakolambakkam, Madurantakamtaluk, Tamilnadu.Results and Conclusion: There was a bony protrusion from hard palate with irregular shape and variable size in6 skulls (12%). Based on this observation, literatures have been searched and it was found to be Torus palatine.Therefore, a thorough knowledge of complex anatomy and embryology of hard palate is of utmost importance toneurosurgeons and dental surgeons , maxillofacial surgeons, and prosthodontics people.